Nnenna Freelon’s voice has been described by many as “sumptuous as sculpted honey.” Classic performer Aretha Franklin encourages the public to check out Freelon’s “very hip music.”

The six-time Grammy Award-nominee and world-renowned jazz singer, composer, producer and arranger will present a concert at 8 p.m. May 4 at the Community Council for the Arts.

This event originally was scheduled for Feb. 9 but was cancelled due to the snow storm in the New England states. She was to fly out of New York, but all flights were cancelled.

The May 4 concert setting will be an intimate cabaret style, allowing Freelon to have close interaction with the audience. She will sing for 75 non-stop minutes, with no intermission.

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served when the doors open at 7 p.m., included in the ticket cost. A cash bar also will be available.

Freelon’s CDs will be available for purchase immediately following the concert, and she will autograph each.

Freelon has lived in the Triangle area, and travels and performs worldwide continuing to bring attention to two of her passions — the art of jazz and the importance of education.

Known for her dedication to education and children of all ages, she has been recognized with the YWCA of North Carolina 2011 inaugural “Legend Award,” the 2010 “Woman of Substance” by Bennett College for Women, the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame for her artistry, the Eubie Blake Award, Academie of Jazz of France Award, and more.